It’s not dated! It’s Vintage. I think it suits a cute 50’s cottage quite nicely! Cable railing only really works in a very Modern home.

I was thinking you may be right about this. Perhaps it bothers me because the house (other than being a ranch style) does not suit my taste. And you would keep it painted the same as the wall color? I suppose that's best to keep from drawing attention to it. Thank you so much for responding, too.

Paint it black. Looks weird because the rest of the elements are light.

I am old enough to remember “vintage”. When these were being installed in homes, we used to laugh because “custom” meant "are you doing white or black or white with gold specks wrought iron railings?"

Time to go…wasn’t good then and isn’t good now.

How about something with a hint at mid-century, with this rail and newel cap, but still traditional enough to meld with your dining furniture and rug.

In your case I would paint the railing and newel post/cap black.

I agree that the cable railing is a bit modern for the house. If you're thinking of resale in the near future, a lot of buyers with kids are scared off by the cable style railings because they're afraid kids will climb them. In some places, they're actually against building codes as well.

I'd either prep it a bit and paint it black, or build a solid pony wall there.

Be sure to sell or give away that beautiful old railing and not throw it on a heap. I happen to like it. But indeed, it might look better in black.

The railing you have posted instead gave me some shudders. Quite a contrary style and not one I'd welcome in my home. Way too modern for a ranch home, is what comes to my mind.

If you are really going to get a new railing, I like the one Judy proposed, although I wouldn't want it in white at your place. Perhaps in black and the railing that matches the wood of the stairs?

Or maybe something like this?

It's just me. I do not like turned anything. Not turned iron railings, not turned wooden legs, columns, nada. If budget is constrained, I think painting it black will make it invisible. If you're itching to buy, the 2nd pic by armchairshopper is nice for your house. Pics you posted, while lovely, are a wee bit too modern and may stick out a sore thumb, despite being gorgeous.

I would keep the railing and paint it black also. It would tie in better with the counter tops and kitchen table.

Painting things black does tend to make them disappear.

It should be black--classic color for the stuff and it'll look nice with the kitchen.

Or replace it.

Too bad there isn't enough space for a pony wall or something.

I kinda like it though. I miss seeing those.

There is room for a pony wall aligned with the existing wall the dealing attaches to.

I put black metal spindles and oak hand rail. We have not stained the wood yet.

wow, i know it's an old topic.. i find it quite amusing that i am looking for 'sth like that' to install in a new house being built in 2024 :)))